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'Monica guarantees an awesome night for all'

Hoopla Impro

'Monica brings a genuinely infectious enthusiasm to the stage'

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As seen, heard, staged and featured on BBC Three, BBC News, BBC Click, ITVBe, London Live, BBC History, Amazon Prime, Sky Store, BBC Radio London, Talk Radio, Jack Radio, Global Pillage, CBC, @sohoplace, The Comedy Store, Hoopla Impro, Omnibus Theatre, Boulevard Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre, Bristol Improv Theatre, Kings Head Theatre, Barons Court Theatre, The Guardian, Timeout and more... 

Monica Gaga is a British-born black African queer host, improviser, facilitator, maker and performer. She has been performing and hosting for 11 years, improvising for 24 years and facilitating professionally for 16 years.

 

The Comedy Store Players regular is the producer of HELL YEAH!, the femxle-centred queer improv collective. She is a cast member of Do The Right Scene, named ‘theatre that thinks’ by Timeout; Broadway Baby five-star reviewed show Yes Queens and feminist duo Derek's Mojo.

Trained at East 15 Acting School, Monica has worked professionally across England, Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Canada and beyond.

Monica is currently based in London, UK.

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  • Workshop | Through The Door
    Workshop | Through The Door
    Sun, 17 Nov
    Shakespeare's Globe
    17 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 19 Jan 2025, 16:00
    Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK
    17 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 19 Jan 2025, 16:00
    Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK
    Monica Gaga guest facilitates on Through The Door... It’s time to see what happens when we step through the door… Presented by ClerkinWorks, Improbable and Shakespeare’s Globe.
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  • Show | THE LEAGUE OF IMPROV - with Guest Comedian Harriet Kemsley
    Show | THE LEAGUE OF IMPROV - with Guest Comedian Harriet Kemsley
    Fri, 13 Dec
    21Soho
    13 Dec 2024, 20:00
    21Soho, 3-5 Sutton Row, London W1D 4NR, UK
    13 Dec 2024, 20:00
    21Soho, 3-5 Sutton Row, London W1D 4NR, UK
    Join The League of Improv at 21Soho for a night of spontaneous comedy and unforgettable laughs.
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  • Show | Comedy Store Players
    Show | Comedy Store Players
    Sun, 15 Dec
    The Comedy Store
    15 Dec 2024, 19:30
    The Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon St, London SW1Y 4EE, UK
    15 Dec 2024, 19:30
    The Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon St, London SW1Y 4EE, UK
    An all star line-up at The Comedy Store, London.
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  • The Comedy Store Players return to the Globe Theatre
    The Comedy Store Players return to the Globe Theatre
    Tue, 17 Dec
    Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at The Globe
    17 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 22:00
    Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at The Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT, UK
    17 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 22:00
    Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at The Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT, UK
    Big news coming, Monica Gaga is going to make her debut on the stage of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe, with the legendary improv troupe The Comedy Store Players.
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  • Hosting | CLAPHAM LIGHTS 2024
    Hosting | CLAPHAM LIGHTS 2024
    Fri, 27 Dec
    The Polygon
    27 Dec 2024, 15:00
    The Polygon, Clapham, London SW4, UK
    27 Dec 2024, 15:00
    The Polygon, Clapham, London SW4, UK
    CLAPHAM LIGHTS 2024 PRESENTED BY OMNIBUS THEATRE AND THIS IS CLAPHAM It's that time of year again! Don your woolly hats and kickstart the season to be jolly with the annual Clapham Festive lights switch on. Light Switch on 6PM.
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  • Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Sat, 25 Jan
    Hoopla Impro
    25 Jan 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    25 Jan 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    A fast-paced improv group comprised of Black improvisers, sketch performers, stand-ups and character comedians with credits on Radio 4, Comedy Central, BBC 3 and BBC1. Keep an eye out for tickets...
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  • Show | HELL YEAH! at Hoopla Impro | London Bridge
    Show | HELL YEAH! at Hoopla Impro | London Bridge
    Sat, 01 Feb
    Hoopla Impro
    01 Feb 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, Hoopla Improv Theatre at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London SE1 3SS, UK
    01 Feb 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, Hoopla Improv Theatre at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London SE1 3SS, UK
    Monica Gaga presents HELL YEAH! Fun, femxle-centered, fearless and completely improvised. A supHer group of London's hottest queer improv talent. Keep an eye out for tickets!
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  • Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Fri, 28 Feb
    Hoopla Impro
    28 Feb 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    28 Feb 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    A fast-paced improv group comprised of Black improvisers, sketch performers, stand-ups and character comedians with credits on Radio 4, Comedy Central, BBC 3 and BBC1. Keep an eye out for tickets...
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  • Show | HELL YEAH! at Hoopla Impro | London Bridge
    Show | HELL YEAH! at Hoopla Impro | London Bridge
    Sat, 01 Mar
    Hoopla Impro
    01 Mar 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, Hoopla Improv Theatre at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London SE1 3SS, UK
    01 Mar 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, Hoopla Improv Theatre at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London SE1 3SS, UK
    Monica Gaga presents HELL YEAH! Fun, femxle-centered, fearless and completely improvised. A supHer group of London's hottest queer improv talent. Keep an eye out for tickets!
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  • Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Fri, 28 Mar
    Hoopla Impro
    28 Mar 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    28 Mar 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    A fast-paced improv group comprised of Black improvisers, sketch performers, stand-ups and character comedians with credits on Radio 4, Comedy Central, BBC 3 and BBC1. Keep an eye out for tickets...
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  • Show | HELL YEAH! at Hoopla Impro | London Bridge
    Show | HELL YEAH! at Hoopla Impro | London Bridge
    Sat, 12 Apr
    Hoopla Impro
    12 Apr 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, Hoopla Improv Theatre at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London SE1 3SS, UK
    12 Apr 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, Hoopla Improv Theatre at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London SE1 3SS, UK
    Monica Gaga presents HELL YEAH! Fun, femxle-centered, fearless and completely improvised. A supHer group of London's hottest queer improv talent. Keep an eye out for tickets!
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  • Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Fri, 25 Apr
    Hoopla Impro
    25 Apr 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    25 Apr 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    A fast-paced improv group comprised of Black improvisers, sketch performers, stand-ups and character comedians with credits on Radio 4, Comedy Central, BBC 3 and BBC1. Keep an eye out for tickets...
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  • Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Fri, 30 May
    Hoopla Impro
    30 May 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    30 May 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    A fast-paced improv group comprised of Black improvisers, sketch performers, stand-ups and character comedians with credits on Radio 4, Comedy Central, BBC 3 and BBC1. Keep an eye out for tickets...
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  • Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Fri, 27 Jun
    Hoopla Impro
    27 Jun 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    27 Jun 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    A fast-paced improv group comprised of Black improvisers, sketch performers, stand-ups and character comedians with credits on Radio 4, Comedy Central, BBC 3 and BBC1. Keep an eye out for tickets...
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  • Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Show | Do The Right Scene presents SPECIAL DELIVERY
    Fri, 25 Jul
    Hoopla Impro
    25 Jul 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    25 Jul 2025, 20:00
    Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
    A fast-paced improv group comprised of Black improvisers, sketch performers, stand-ups and character comedians with credits on Radio 4, Comedy Central, BBC 3 and BBC1. Keep an eye out for tickets...
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  • Course(download) | Inclusion in Improv 8 Week Course Download | impromiscuous.com
    Course(download) | Inclusion in Improv 8 Week Course Download | impromiscuous.com
    Time is TBD
    Downloadable course
    Time is TBD
    Downloadable course
    Time is TBD
    Downloadable course
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